Lauren Underwood, Congresswoman-Elect for Illinois’ 14th District issued the following statement announcing the candidates she will support for House Democratic leadership positions:

“I am honored to represent my community in Washington and ready to get to work on their behalf, which is why House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has my support for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Leader Pelosi shares my commitments to passing legislation to lower health care costs, investing in our country’s infrastructure, protecting our communities from gun violence, instituting a policy solution for young DREAMers and ensuring integrity at the highest levels of our government.”